§ 23. Sir J. D. REESasked the Minister of Munitions whether Canadian manufacturers of munitions of war cannot secure further contracts for supplying the British Government without employing middlemen in New York; whether such manufacturers are bound to secure contracts with the French and Russian Governments through the same agency; and, if so, whether steps can and will be taken to deal with this situation?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MUNITIONS DEPARTMENT (Dr. Addison)I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on this subject to the question asked on 17th June by the hon. Member for the St. Augustine's Division of Kent.